MLCad

Plans and prices

From MLCad's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026. Every plan

What the maker publishes

Additional modeling

MLCad can create pseudo models from fractal landscapes or pictures. source

Editing

The program supports drag and drop for adding, copying, and moving LEGO parts. source

File compatibility

It reads and writes files compatible with LDraw. source

File import and export

LDraw-compatible files; MPD; image export: BMP, JPEG, GIF, TIFF, PNG source

Free plan

Yes source

Generators

The version history lists minifig, rubber belt, flexible hose, spring, arrow, and baseplate generators. source

Installation dependency

The download page says to install the LDraw/LEdit package and part definitions before MLCad. source

Integration

The version history lists LSynth support. source

Notable limit

The download page says the maker does not support the third party language add-on files listed there. source

Output

Users can print models, generate part lists, and create pictures of building steps. source

Purpose

MLCad is a CAD system for creating step by step building instructions for LEGO models and creations. source

Security related behavior

The version 3.40 history says MLCad no longer writes to its installation path, including for network installations and Windows Vista and later. source

Support

The maker invites comments, suggestions, and bug reports at [email protected]. source

Supported platforms

Windows 95/98/ME, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Linux (as listed on the download page) source

Supported systems

The download page lists Windows 95/98/ME, NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Linux as software requirements. source

Version stated

The information page identifies version 3.40 as the current version. source